EP2765342B1 - Profiled clamp with pre-positioner - Google Patents

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EP2765342B1
EP2765342B1 EP13197636.7A EP13197636A EP2765342B1 EP 2765342 B1 EP2765342 B1 EP 2765342B1 EP 13197636 A EP13197636 A EP 13197636A EP 2765342 B1 EP2765342 B1 EP 2765342B1
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Fabio Ghirardi
Erkan Kayacik
Mathias Krauss
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L23/00—Flanged joints
    • F16L23/04—Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned in the radial plane
    • F16L23/08—Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned in the radial plane connection by tangentially arranged pin and nut

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  • the invention relates to a profile clamp with a clamp band and a pre-positioner, wherein the clamp band comprises two flanks, and the pre-positioner is connected to the clamp band, and the pre-positioner has at least one attachment portion, wherein the at least one attachment portion axially beyond one of the flanks and radially inside the both flanks runs.
  • Clamps are typically used to connect two pipes having connecting flanges at their ends.
  • the profile clamp usually surrounds the two connecting flanges at their end faces facing away from each other and thus presses the connecting flanges together.
  • the profile clamp usually has a V-shaped profile for this purpose. When tensioning the clamp profile not only a radial force is exerted on the flanges, but also an axially directed force which compresses the flanges of the lines.
  • a spring band clamp with a clamp band and a pre-positioner serves, for example, to set a hose on a connecting piece.
  • the clamp band of spring band clamps therefore usually has a substantially cylindrical cross-section, since the spring band clamp must exert only a radially inwardly directed force.
  • the pre-positioner now allows the spring band clip to be fastened to a hose with the aid of hook-type tips.
  • EP 1 840 439 A2 relates to a tensioning device.
  • the tensioning device has first and second elements.
  • the first and second elements are hinged together at ends via a connecting element.
  • a mounting element is provided in the form of a weld-on plate.
  • the weld-on plate is connected to the connection element and has a first connection part, an intermediate part and a second connection part, which can be welded to a surface.
  • the welding plate extends in an axial direction of the tensioning device beyond the elements and radially inside the two elements.
  • US 2008/0185841 A1 discloses a ball and socket clamp and associated pre-positioning elements.
  • the clamp has a clamp band extending axially from a first edge to a second edge. In the circumferential direction, it extends from a first end to a second end.
  • An extension arm is used in connection with the pipe clamp.
  • the extension arm is engaged with a tensioning mechanism.
  • the extension arm has a base attached to a second tube and an arm.
  • the arm is configured to engage first and second openings of the tensioning mechanism.
  • the arm extends radially beyond the base and is bent in the axial direction; the base and the arm are connected by a connector.
  • FR 2 697 893 shows a profile clamp for connecting two pipes.
  • the profile clamp has two half shells.
  • the half shells each have a fork piece at one end thereof.
  • the ends of the two half shells can be connected together at the fork piece.
  • the connection can be made for example via a screw.
  • the respective other ends of the two half-shells are pivotally connected to a support element.
  • the support member has an opening in which a shaft can be received.
  • the shaft is connected by means of an extension with a pipe part.
  • US 2005/0017510 A1 relates to a clamping system for a sealed connection between two tubes having support surfaces.
  • the clamping system has a clamp with a clamp band.
  • the clamp band has two ends, which are formed substantially radially.
  • the tensioning system further includes a washer which is secured to the clamp.
  • the washer has mounting pads, the free ends of which can be brought into engagement with the clamp band.
  • the mounting pads can be mounted on a tube for pre-positioning.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a pre-positioner for a profile clamp available, which facilitates the installation of profile clamps.
  • this object is achieved in that the clamp band has four segments, and the pre-positioner is engaged only with two of the four segments.
  • a Vorpositionier with such a mounting portion then allows the profile clamp with a sufficiently large radial distance on a first line in the region of a first connecting flange vorzuposition Schl.
  • the clamp band of the profile clamp is then also an end-side approaching a second connecting flange to the first connecting flange in the way.
  • the installation of such a profile clamp is thus significantly simplified and can be easily performed by a single installer. In particular, it is no longer necessary for a fitter to hold the profile clamp in position in a sufficiently spread state in the region of the first connecting flange in order to be able to introduce the second connecting flange.
  • the pre-positioner comprises at least one bridge.
  • a bridge can then, for example, have the shape of a sheet metal strip and the clamp band axially past the flanks of the clamp band and radially inwardly beyond the flanks of the clamp band out to a radial Au ⁇ enseite one of the lines.
  • the at least one fastening section can then be arranged, for example, on the end of the bridge facing away from the clamp band.
  • the pre-positioner has at least one essentially flat connecting element.
  • Such an element then allows the simplest possible attachment of the pre-positioner on the clamp band or on a line.
  • the pre-positioner can then, for example in the region of at least one of these substantially flat connecting elements, be connected in a material-locking manner with a first line and / or on another connecting element to the clamp band, in particular welded.
  • the pre-positioner comprises at least one carrier tape.
  • a carrier tape makes it possible to achieve a more reliable pre-positioning of the clamp band.
  • a carrier tape can exert a spring force on the clamp band or on an end portion of a line.
  • a cohesive connection for example, by a welding operation, be dispensed with.
  • At least one fastening section comprises a carrier tape.
  • the carrier tape an end portion of a first line beyond the first connecting flange positively engages around.
  • At least one carrier tape is thus arranged axially beyond one of the flanks and radially within the two flanks. This ensures that the clamp band can be held far enough radially spaced from the first connection flange.
  • the profile clamp can be particularly well maintained in a selected istspreitzen position. It is conceivable here that the pre-positioner has both a carrier band which is offset axially relative to the clamp band and a carrier band arranged radially on the outside of the clamp band.
  • At the peripheral ends of at least one carrier tape each have a bridge is arranged, wherein the bridges are connected to the clamp band radially outside.
  • the pre-positioner from a single bent sheet metal strip.
  • the pre-positioner materially connected to at least one position with the clamp band, in particular welded is.
  • the pre-positioner can be particularly easily prepositioned together with the profile clamp in the region of the first connecting flange.
  • the profile clamp has two clamping jaws and the pre-positioner is connected to the clamp band in the region of the clamping jaws at at least two positions.
  • the profile clip may be biased by the pre-positioner. It is thus avoided that the profile clamp unintentionally expands radially before the final setting.
  • the pre-positioner holds the profile clamp with a spring force under radial prestressing.
  • This can be achieved in several ways. For example, by connecting the pre-positioner to the clamp band with at least two circumferentially spaced bridges. Alternatively, this can also be achieved by the prepositioner comprising a carrier strip arranged radially on the outside of the clamp band.
  • the clamp band has four segments, and the pre-positioner engages only two of the four segments.
  • the pre-positioner is connected to the clamp band on only two segments and holds the clamp band in position.
  • the profile clamp with the two remaining free segments can still be opened or closed, if required during installation. This is particularly advantageous during the closing process, since in this case the free end portions of the profile clamp must be brought together, for example, to allow the tightening of a screw or the setting of a bolt to close the profile clamp. If now two segments of the clamp band remain free, they can be bent radially inward to facilitate the closure, but at the same time a relaxation of the pre-positioning is avoided.
  • Fig. 1 shows a profile clamp 1 with a clamp band 2 and a pre-positioner 3.
  • the profile clamp 1 engages in the closed state, the connecting flanges 4, 5 of two lines 6, 7th
  • the clamp band 2 has a substantially V-shaped profile with flanks 8, 9, which axially compress the connecting flanges 4, 5 in the closed state of the clamp.
  • the clamp band 2 has four segments 10, 11, 12, 13, between which interruptions 14, 15 are arranged. Through these interruptions 14, 15, the profile clamp 1 has a slightly higher elasticity, so that it can be bent more easily and without the individual segments 10, 11, 12, 13 being bent.
  • the profile clamp also has a connection geometry 16.
  • 2 clamping jaws 17, 18 are arranged at the peripheral ends of the clamp band.
  • the clamping jaws 17, 18 can be moved towards each other with a clamping device 19 to close the profile clamp 1.
  • the profile clamp 1 now also has a pre-positioner 3, with which the profile clamp at the end of a first line 6 in the region of a first connecting flange 4 can be pre-positioned.
  • the pre-positioner 3 comprises, in the present embodiment, a fixing portion 20 which is part of a bridge 21.
  • the pre-positioner is connected to the clamp band 2 radially from the outside and is at the same time on the first line 6 radially outward.
  • the attachment portion 20 is arranged radially within the flanks 8, 9 of the clamp band 2, wherein this is the case both in the open and in the closed state of the profile clamp 1. However, the radial distance between the attachment portion 20 and the flanks 8, 9 can be reduced by the closing operation of the profile clip 1.
  • the pre-positioner 3 with its at least one fastening section 20 is fixed both to the profile clip 1 and to the line 6.
  • the pre-positioner 3 can, however, also already be materially connected to the profile clip 1, so that only one connection of the fastening section 20 to the line 6 for pre-positioning necessary is.
  • the pre-positioner 3 here has two substantially flat connecting elements 22, 23. With the help of the connecting elements 22, 23 can be easily a cohesive connection between the pre-positioner 3 and the clamp band 2 and the first line 6 produce. Thus, the pre-positioner, for example, with the connecting element 22 with the clamp band 2 and / or with the connecting element 23 with the first line 6 are welded.
  • the pre-positioner 103 again has a fastening section 120, which is part of a bridge 121, as well as connecting elements 122, 123.
  • the pre-positioner 103 comprises a carrier strip 124, which surrounds the clamp band 2 radially from the outside.
  • the carrier tape 124 is arranged on the clamp band 2 radially outside and circumferentially in an angular range of about 180 °. The carrier tape 124 is therefore also only with two segments 11, 12 of the profile clip 110 in engagement. The segments 10, 13 can thus still be bent on or to, without the pre-positioning is significantly affected.
  • the pre-positioner 103 can furthermore be connected in a material-locking manner to the clamp band 2 at the peripheral ends 125, 126 of the carrier band 124. This results in a more reliable pre-positioning of the profile clamp 101, in particular an unintentional loosening or tilting of the profile clamp in the prepositioned position can be avoided.
  • the pre-positioner may also have further attachment sections 20, 120, if a higher stability of the pre-positioner 3, 103 is desired.
  • the pre-positioner 203 in this case comprises a carrier tape 224, which is arranged axially offset from the clamp band 2.
  • the carrier tape 224 is still radially within the flanks arranged the clamp band 2.
  • the carrier tape 224 can be arranged at least partially form-fitting radially on the outside of the first line 6.
  • the carrier tape 224 thereby comprises the first line 6 circumferentially by more than 180 ° and is located at a radially inwardly directed spring tension on the first line 6 at.
  • the attachment portion 220 is here formed as substantially by the carrier tape 224.
  • Prepositioner 203 also has a bridge 221 at each of the peripheral ends of carrier tape 224.
  • the bridges 221 extend radially outward and axially in the direction of the clamp band 2.
  • the bridges 221 are further connected to the clamp band 2, for example radially from the outside.
  • the bridges 221 are radially from the outside with the clamp band 2 in the region of the clamping jaws 17, 18 in engagement.
  • the pre-positioner 203 due to its mounting portion 220 comprising a carrier tape 224, has the advantage that, for example, cohesive connections between the pre-positioner 203 and the first line 6 can be dispensed with.
  • the profile clamp can be even angularly or axially displaced in the prepositioned state.
  • a cohesive connection between the pre-positioner 203 and the clamp band 2 is not absolutely necessary in the present embodiment. Therefore, the pre-positioner 203 can be removed even after completion of the clamp assembly and optionally reused.
  • FIG. 2 A comparison of Fig. 7 and 9 FIG. 2 also shows that the fastening section 220 extends radially within the two flanks 8, 9, with the profile clamp 201 still open and closed.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Profilschelle mit einem Schellenband und einem Vorpositionierer, wobei das Schellenband zwei Flanken umfasst, und der Vorpositionierer mit dem Schellenband verbunden ist, und der Vorpositionierer mindestens einen Befestigungsabschnitt aufweist, wobei der mindestens eine Befestigungsabschnitt axial jenseits einer der Flanken und radial innerhalb der beiden Flanken verläuft.The invention relates to a profile clamp with a clamp band and a pre-positioner, wherein the clamp band comprises two flanks, and the pre-positioner is connected to the clamp band, and the pre-positioner has at least one attachment portion, wherein the at least one attachment portion axially beyond one of the flanks and radially inside the both flanks runs.

Profilschellen werden in der Regel zum Verbinden von zwei Leitungen verwendet, die an ihren Enden Verbindungsflansche aufweisen. Die Profilschelle umgreift dabei üblicherweise die beiden Verbindungsflansche an ihren einander abgewandten Stirnseiten und drückt somit die Verbindungsflansche aneinander. Die Profilschelle hat dafür in der Regel ein V-förmiges Profil. Beim Spannen der Profilschelle wird dann nicht nur eine radiale Kraft auf die Flansche ausgeübt, sondern auch eine axial gerichtete Kraft, die die Flansche der Leitungen zusammendrückt.Clamps are typically used to connect two pipes having connecting flanges at their ends. The profile clamp usually surrounds the two connecting flanges at their end faces facing away from each other and thus presses the connecting flanges together. The profile clamp usually has a V-shaped profile for this purpose. When tensioning the clamp profile not only a radial force is exerted on the flanges, but also an axially directed force which compresses the flanges of the lines.

Ein Setzen der bekannten Profilschellen ist jedoch in vielen Anwendungsbereichen relativ schwierig. Insbesondere bei beengten räumlichen Verhältnissen kann es für den Monteur schwierig sein, einerseits die Verbindungsflansche zusammenzudrücken und andererseits die Profilschelle in Position zu halten und zu verschließen. Insbesondere im Anwendungsbereich von Automobilmotoren kann es vorkommen, dass die Position der gewünschten Leitungsverbindung lediglich von einer Seite zugänglich ist.However, setting the known profile clamps is relatively difficult in many applications. In particular, in confined spaces, it may be difficult for the fitter, on the one hand compress the connecting flanges and on the other hand to hold the profile clamp in position and close. In particular, in the field of application of automotive engines, it may happen that the position of the desired line connection is accessible only from one side.

Aus DE 10 2008 047 038 A1 ist nun eine Federbandschelle mit einem Schellenband und einem Vorpositionierer offenbart. Solche Federbandschellen dienen beispielsweise dazu, einen Schlauch auf einem Anschlussstutzen festzulegen. Das Schellenband von Federbandschellen hat daher auch üblicherweise einen im Wesentlichen zylinderförmigen Querschnitt, da die Federbandschelle lediglich eine radial nach innen gerichtete Kraft ausüben muss. Im vorliegenden Fall erlaubt der Vorpositionierer nun, die Federbandschelle mit Hilfe von hakenartigen Spitzen an einem Schlauch zu befestigen.Out DE 10 2008 047 038 A1 Now a spring band clamp with a clamp band and a pre-positioner is disclosed. Such spring band clamps serve, for example, to set a hose on a connecting piece. The clamp band of spring band clamps therefore usually has a substantially cylindrical cross-section, since the spring band clamp must exert only a radially inwardly directed force. In the present case, the pre-positioner now allows the spring band clip to be fastened to a hose with the aid of hook-type tips.

Ein solcher Vorpositionierer wäre aber aus mehreren Gründen für eine Profilschelle ungeeignet. Einerseits ist es vor dem Festlegen einer Profilschelle notwendig, dass die Profilschelle an der Position eines Verbindungsflansches soweit radial beabstandet gehalten wird, dass der zweite Verbindungsflansch noch stirnseitig an den ersten Verbindungsflansch geführt werden kann. Dies ist im Falle des oben genannten Vorpositionierers für eine Federbandschelle gerade kontraproduktiv, da es dort wünschenswert ist, die Federbandschelle bereits möglichst nah, gegebenenfalls sogar formschlüssig, am Schlauch vorzupositionieren. Weiterhin sind die erwähnten Spitzen zur Befestigung der Federbandschelle an einem Schlauch für Anwendungen von Profilschellen ungeeignet, da dort ein Durchstoßen der Leitung zu einer Leckage führen könnte.However, such a pre-positioner would be unsuitable for a profile clamp for several reasons. On the one hand, it is necessary before setting a profile clip that the profile clamp is held at the position of a connecting flange so far radially spaced that the second connecting flange can still be performed on the front side of the first connecting flange. This is just counterproductive in the case of the above-mentioned pre-positioner for a spring band clip, since it is there desirable to pre-position the spring band clip as close as possible, possibly even with positive fit, to the tube. Furthermore, the mentioned tips are unsuitable for fastening the spring band clamp to a hose for applications of profile clamps, as there could cause a puncture of the pipe to a leak.

EP 1 840 439 A2 betrifft eine Spannvorrichtung. Die Spannvorrichtung weist erste und zweite Elemente auf. Die ersten und zweiten Elemente sind an Enden über ein Verbindungselement gelenkig miteinander verbunden. Ein Montierungselement ist in Form einer Anschweißplatte vorgesehen. Die Anschweißplatte ist mit dem Verbindungselement verbunden und weist einen ersten Verbindungsteil, einen Zwischenteil und einen zweiten Verbindungsteil auf, der an einer Oberfläche angeschweißt werden kann. Die Anschweißplatte erstreckt sich in einer Axialrichtung der Spannvorrichtung jenseits der Elemente und radial innerhalb der beiden Elemente. EP 1 840 439 A2 relates to a tensioning device. The tensioning device has first and second elements. The first and second elements are hinged together at ends via a connecting element. A mounting element is provided in the form of a weld-on plate. The weld-on plate is connected to the connection element and has a first connection part, an intermediate part and a second connection part, which can be welded to a surface. The welding plate extends in an axial direction of the tensioning device beyond the elements and radially inside the two elements.

US 2008/0185841 A1 offenbart eine Kugelgelenkrohrschelle und zugehörige Vorpositionierungselemente. Die Rohrschelle weist ein Schellenband auf, das sich axial von einer ersten Kante zu einer zweiten Kante erstreckt. In Umfangsrichtung erstreckt es sich von einem ersten Ende zu einem zweiten Ende. Ein Auslegearm findet Verwendung im Zusammenhang mit der Rohrschelle. Der Auslegearm steht in Eingriff mit einem Spannmechanismus. Der Auslegearm hat eine Basis, die an einem zweiten Rohr befestigt ist, und einen Arm. Der Arm ist derartig ausgebildet, dass er mit einer ersten und zweiten Öffnung des Spannmechanismus in Eingriff steht. Der Arm erstreckt sich radial jenseits der Basis und ist in Axialrichtung gebogen; die Basis und der Arm sind über ein Verbindungsstück verbunden. US 2008/0185841 A1 discloses a ball and socket clamp and associated pre-positioning elements. The clamp has a clamp band extending axially from a first edge to a second edge. In the circumferential direction, it extends from a first end to a second end. An extension arm is used in connection with the pipe clamp. The extension arm is engaged with a tensioning mechanism. The extension arm has a base attached to a second tube and an arm. The arm is configured to engage first and second openings of the tensioning mechanism. The arm extends radially beyond the base and is bent in the axial direction; the base and the arm are connected by a connector.

FR 2 697 893 zeigt eine Profilschelle zur Verbindung zweier Rohre. Die Profilschelle weist zwei Halbschalen auf. Die Halbschalen weisen jeweils an einem ihrer Enden ein Gabelstück auf. Die Enden der beiden Halbschalen können an dem Gabelstück miteinander verbunden werden. Die Verbindung kann beispielsweise über eine Schraube hergestellt werden. Die jeweils anderen Enden der beiden Halbschalen sind schwenkbar mit einem Stützelement verbunden. Das Stützelement weist eine Öffnung auf, in der ein Schaft aufgenommen werden kann. Der Schaft ist mittels einer Verlängerung mit einem Rohrteil verbunden. FR 2 697 893 shows a profile clamp for connecting two pipes. The profile clamp has two half shells. The half shells each have a fork piece at one end thereof. The ends of the two half shells can be connected together at the fork piece. The connection can be made for example via a screw. The respective other ends of the two half-shells are pivotally connected to a support element. The support member has an opening in which a shaft can be received. The shaft is connected by means of an extension with a pipe part.

US 2005/0017510 A1 betrifft ein Spannsystem für eine versiegelte Verbindung zwischen zwei Rohren, die Stützflächen aufweisen. Das Spannsystem weist eine Klemmschelle mit einem Schellenband auf. Das Schellenband weist zwei Enden auf, die im Wesentlichen radial ausgebildet sind. Das Spannsystem weist weiterhin eine Unterlegscheibe auf, die an der Klemmschelle befestigt ist. Die Unterlegscheibe weist Befestigungsauflagen auf, deren freie Enden mit dem Schellenband in Eingriff gebracht werden können. Die Befestigungsauflagen können zur Vorpositionierung auf einem Rohr befestigt werden. US 2005/0017510 A1 relates to a clamping system for a sealed connection between two tubes having support surfaces. The clamping system has a clamp with a clamp band. The clamp band has two ends, which are formed substantially radially. The tensioning system further includes a washer which is secured to the clamp. The washer has mounting pads, the free ends of which can be brought into engagement with the clamp band. The mounting pads can be mounted on a tube for pre-positioning.

Der Erfindung liegt also die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Vorpositionierer für eine Profilschelle zur Verfügung zu stellen, der die Installation von Profilschellen erleichtert.The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a pre-positioner for a profile clamp available, which facilitates the installation of profile clamps.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass das Schellenband vier Segmente aufweist, und der Vorpositionierer nur mit zwei der vier Segmente in Eingriff steht.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the clamp band has four segments, and the pre-positioner is engaged only with two of the four segments.

Ein Vorpositionier mit einem derartigen Befestigungsabschnitt erlaubt es dann, die Profilschelle mit einem ausreichend großen radialen Abstand an einer ersten Leitung im Bereich eines ersten Verbindungsflansches vorzupositionieren. Das Schellen band der Profilschelle steht dann auch einem stirnseitigen Heranführen eines zweiten Verbindungsflansches an den ersten Verbindungsflansch nicht im Wege. Die Installation einer solchen Profilschelle ist somit deutlich vereinfacht und kann problemlos von einem einzelnen Monteur durchgeführt werden. Insbesondere ist es nicht mehr notwendig, dass ein Monteur die Profilschelle in einem ausreichend weit aufgespreizten Zustand im Bereich des ersten Verbindungsflansches in Position hält, um den zweiten Verbindungsflansch heranführen zu können.A Vorpositionier with such a mounting portion then allows the profile clamp with a sufficiently large radial distance on a first line in the region of a first connecting flange vorzupositionieren. The clamp band of the profile clamp is then also an end-side approaching a second connecting flange to the first connecting flange in the way. The installation of such a profile clamp is thus significantly simplified and can be easily performed by a single installer. In particular, it is no longer necessary for a fitter to hold the profile clamp in position in a sufficiently spread state in the region of the first connecting flange in order to be able to introduce the second connecting flange.

Weiterhin ist es von Vorteil, wenn der Vorpositionierer mindestens eine Brücke umfasst. Eine solche Brücke kann dann beispielsweise die Form eines Blechstreifens haben und vom Schellenband aus axial an den Flanken des Schellenbandes vorbei und radial nach innen über die Flanken des Schellenbandes hinaus bis an eine radiale Au βenseite einer der Leitungen führen. Der mindestens eine Befestigungsabschnitt kann dann beispielsweise an dem dem Schellenband abgewandten Ende der Brücke angeordnet sein.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the pre-positioner comprises at least one bridge. Such a bridge can then, for example, have the shape of a sheet metal strip and the clamp band axially past the flanks of the clamp band and radially inwardly beyond the flanks of the clamp band out to a radial Au βenseite one of the lines. The at least one fastening section can then be arranged, for example, on the end of the bridge facing away from the clamp band.

Weiterhin ist es bevorzugt, wenn der Vorpositionierer mindestens ein im Wesentlichen flaches Verbindungselement aufweist. Ein solches Element erlaubt dann eine möglichst einfache Befestigung des Vorpositionierers am Schellenband bzw. an einer Leitung. Der Vorpositionierer kann dann beispielsweise im Bereich von mindestens einem dieser im Wesentlichen flachen Verbindungselemente stoffschlüssig mit einer ersten Leitung und/oder an einem anderen Verbindungselement mit dem Schellenband verbunden, insbesondere verschweißt, werden.Furthermore, it is preferred if the pre-positioner has at least one essentially flat connecting element. Such an element then allows the simplest possible attachment of the pre-positioner on the clamp band or on a line. The pre-positioner can then, for example in the region of at least one of these substantially flat connecting elements, be connected in a material-locking manner with a first line and / or on another connecting element to the clamp band, in particular welded.

Es ist weiterhin vorteilhaft, wenn der Vorpositionierer mindestens ein Trägerband umfasst. Ein solches Trägerband erlaubt es dabei, eine zuverlässigere Vorpositionierung des Schellenbandes zu erreichen. So kann ein solches Trägerband beispielsweise je nach Anordnung eine Federkraft auf das Schellenband bzw. auf einen Endabschnitt einer Leitung ausüben. Somit kann in einigen Fällen auf eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung, beispielsweise durch einen Schweißvorgang, verzichtet werden.It is also advantageous if the pre-positioner comprises at least one carrier tape. Such a carrier tape makes it possible to achieve a more reliable pre-positioning of the clamp band. For example, depending on the arrangement, such a carrier tape can exert a spring force on the clamp band or on an end portion of a line. Thus, in some cases, a cohesive connection, for example, by a welding operation, be dispensed with.

Es ist weiterhin von Vorteil, wenn mindestens ein Befestigungsabschnitt ein Trägerband umfasst. In einer solchen Ausführungsform ist es nun beispielsweise möglich, dass das Trägerband einen Endabschnitt einer ersten Leitung jenseits des ersten Verbindungsflansches formschlüssig umgreift. Mindestens ein Trägerband ist also axial jenseits einer der Flanken und radial innerhalb der beiden Flanken angeordnet. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, dass das Schellenband weit genug radial beabstandet vom ersten Verbindungsflansch gehalten werden kann.It is furthermore advantageous if at least one fastening section comprises a carrier tape. In such an embodiment, it is now possible, for example, that the carrier tape an end portion of a first line beyond the first connecting flange positively engages around. At least one carrier tape is thus arranged axially beyond one of the flanks and radially within the two flanks. This ensures that the clamp band can be held far enough radially spaced from the first connection flange.

Es ist weiterhin bevorzugt, wenn mindestens ein Trägerband radial außen am Schellenband angeordnet ist. In dieser Ausführungsform lässt sich die Profilschelle besonders gut in einer gewählten aufgespreitzen Position halten. Es ist hierbei vorstellbar, dass der Vorpositionierer sowohl ein zum Schellenband axial versetztes Trägerband als auch ein radial außen am Schellenband angeordnetes Trägerband aufweist.It is further preferred if at least one carrier tape is arranged radially on the outside of the clamp band. In this embodiment, the profile clamp can be particularly well maintained in a selected aufgespreitzen position. It is conceivable here that the pre-positioner has both a carrier band which is offset axially relative to the clamp band and a carrier band arranged radially on the outside of the clamp band.

Es ist weiterhin bevorzugt, wenn an den umfangseitigen Enden mindestens eines Trägerbandes je eine Brücke angeordnet ist, wobei die Brücken mit dem Schellenband radial außen verbunden sind. In dieser Ausführungsform ist es beispielsweise möglich, den Vorpositionierer aus einem einzigen gebogenen Blechstreifen herzustellen.It is further preferred if at the peripheral ends of at least one carrier tape each have a bridge is arranged, wherein the bridges are connected to the clamp band radially outside. For example, in this embodiment, it is possible to manufacture the pre-positioner from a single bent sheet metal strip.

Es ist weiterhin von Vorteil, wenn der Vorpositionierer an mindestens einer Position mit dem Schellenband stoffschlüssig verbunden, insbesondere verschweißt, ist. Somit kann der Vorpositionierer besonders einfach gemeinsam mit der Profilschelle im Bereich des ersten Verbindungsflansches vorpositioniert werden.It is also advantageous if the pre-positioner materially connected to at least one position with the clamp band, in particular welded, is. Thus, the pre-positioner can be particularly easily prepositioned together with the profile clamp in the region of the first connecting flange.

Es ist bevorzugt, wenn die Profilschelle zwei Spannbacken aufweist und der Vorpositionierer mit dem Schellenband im Bereich der Spannbacken an mindestens zwei Positionen verbunden ist. In dieser Ausführungsform kann die Profilschelle zusätzlich durch den Vorpositionierer unter Vorspannung gehalten werden. Es wird somit vermieden, dass sich die Profilschelle ungewollt vor dem letztendlichen Festlegen radial aufweitet.It is preferred if the profile clamp has two clamping jaws and the pre-positioner is connected to the clamp band in the region of the clamping jaws at at least two positions. In addition, in this embodiment, the profile clip may be biased by the pre-positioner. It is thus avoided that the profile clamp unintentionally expands radially before the final setting.

Es ist von Vorteil, wenn der Vorpositionierer die Profilschelle mit einer Federkraft unter radialer Vorspannung hält. Dies kann auf mehrere Arten erreicht werden. Beispielsweise, indem der Vorpositionierer mit dem Schellenband mit mindestens zwei umfangseitig beabstandeten Brücken verbunden ist. Alternativ kann dies auch dadurch erreicht werden, dass der Vorpositionierer ein radial außen am Schellenband angeordnetes Trägerband umfasst.It is advantageous if the pre-positioner holds the profile clamp with a spring force under radial prestressing. This can be achieved in several ways. For example, by connecting the pre-positioner to the clamp band with at least two circumferentially spaced bridges. Alternatively, this can also be achieved by the prepositioner comprising a carrier strip arranged radially on the outside of the clamp band.

Erfindungsgemäß weist das Schellenband vier Segmente auf, und der Vorpositionierer steht nur mit zwei der vier Segmente in Eingriff.According to the invention, the clamp band has four segments, and the pre-positioner engages only two of the four segments.

In dieser Ausführungsform ist es einerseits möglich, dass der Vorpositionierer mit dem Schellenband an nur zwei Segmenten verbunden ist und das Schellenband in Position hält. Andererseits lässt sich die Profilschelle mit den zwei verbleibenden freien Segmenten weiterhin öffnen oder schließen, sofern dies während der Installation erforderlich wird. Dies ist insbesondere während des Verschlussvorgangs von Vorteil, da hierbei die freien Endabschnitte der Profilschelle zusammengeführt werden müssen, um beispielsweise das Anziehen einer Schraube oder das Setzen eines Bolzens zum Verschluss der Profilschelle zu ermöglichen. Wenn nun zwei Segmente des Schellenbandes frei bleiben, lassen sich diese radial nach innen biegen, um den Verschluss zu erleichtern, gleichzeitig wird aber eine Lockerung der Vorpositionierung vermieden.In this embodiment, it is possible on the one hand, that the pre-positioner is connected to the clamp band on only two segments and holds the clamp band in position. On the other hand, the profile clamp with the two remaining free segments can still be opened or closed, if required during installation. This is particularly advantageous during the closing process, since in this case the free end portions of the profile clamp must be brought together, for example, to allow the tightening of a screw or the setting of a bolt to close the profile clamp. If now two segments of the clamp band remain free, they can be bent radially inward to facilitate the closure, but at the same time a relaxation of the pre-positioning is avoided.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand mehrerer bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele in Verbindung mit mehreren Figuren beschrieben. Hierin zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Profilschelle mit einem Vorpositionierer in einer ersten Ausführungsform in stirnseitiger Ansicht,
Fig. 2
die Ausführungsform entsprechend Fig. 1 in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 3
die Ausführungsform entsprechend der Fig. 1 und 2 in perspektivischer Darstellung,
Fig. 4
eine zweite Ausführungsform einer Profilschelle mit einem Vorpositionierer in einer stirnseitigen Ansicht,
Fig. 6
die Ausführungsform entsprechend den Fig. 4 und 5 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung,
Fig. 7
eine Profilschelle mit einem Vorpositionierer entsprechend einer dritten Ausführungsform der Erfindung in stirnseitiger Ansicht bei geöffneter Profilschelle,
Fig. 8
die Ausführungsform entsprechend Fig. 7 in perspektivischer Ansicht und
Fig. 9
die Ausführungsform entsprechend Fig. 7 und 8 in stirnseitiger Ansicht bei geschlossener Profilschelle.
The invention will be described below with reference to several preferred embodiments in conjunction with several figures. Herein show:
Fig. 1
a profile clamp with a pre-positioner in a first embodiment in frontal view,
Fig. 2
the embodiment accordingly Fig. 1 in side view,
Fig. 3
the embodiment according to the Fig. 1 and 2 in perspective,
Fig. 4
A second embodiment of a profile clamp with a pre-positioner in a front view,
Fig. 6
the embodiment according to the Fig. 4 and 5 in a perspective view,
Fig. 7
a profile clamp with a pre-positioner according to a third embodiment of the invention in an end view with the clamp open,
Fig. 8
the embodiment accordingly Fig. 7 in perspective view and
Fig. 9
the embodiment accordingly FIGS. 7 and 8 in frontal view with closed profile clamp.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Profilschelle 1 mit einem Schellen band 2 und einem Vorpositionierer 3. Die Profilschelle 1 umgreift dabei im geschlossenen Zustand die Verbindungsflansche 4, 5 zweier Leitungen 6, 7. Fig. 1 shows a profile clamp 1 with a clamp band 2 and a pre-positioner 3. The profile clamp 1 engages in the closed state, the connecting flanges 4, 5 of two lines 6, 7th

Das Schellenband 2 weist ein im Wesentlichen V-förmiges Profil mit Flanken 8, 9 auf, die im geschlossenen Zustand der Schelle die Verbindungsflansche 4, 5 axial zusammendrücken. In der vorliegenden Ausführungsform weist das Schellen band 2 vier Segmente 10, 11, 12, 13 auf, zwischen denen Unterbrechungen 14, 15 angeordnet sind. Durch diese Unterbrechungen 14, 15 weist die Profilschelle 1 eine etwas höhere Elastizität auf, so dass sie sich leichter auf und zu biegen lässt, ohne dass die einzelnen Segmente 10, 11, 12, 13 dabei verbogen werden.The clamp band 2 has a substantially V-shaped profile with flanks 8, 9, which axially compress the connecting flanges 4, 5 in the closed state of the clamp. In the present embodiment, the clamp band 2 has four segments 10, 11, 12, 13, between which interruptions 14, 15 are arranged. Through these interruptions 14, 15, the profile clamp 1 has a slightly higher elasticity, so that it can be bent more easily and without the individual segments 10, 11, 12, 13 being bent.

Die Profilschelle weist weiterhin eine Verbindungsgeometrie 16 auf. So sind an den umfangseitigen Enden des Schellenbandes 2 Spannbacken 17, 18 angeordnet. Die Spannbacken 17, 18 können dabei mit einer Spannvorrichtung 19 aufeinander zu bewegt werden, um die Profilschelle 1 zu schließen.The profile clamp also has a connection geometry 16. Thus, 2 clamping jaws 17, 18 are arranged at the peripheral ends of the clamp band. The clamping jaws 17, 18 can be moved towards each other with a clamping device 19 to close the profile clamp 1.

Die Profilschelle 1 weist nun weiterhin einen Vorpositionierer 3 auf, mit dem die Profilschelle am Ende einer ersten Leitung 6 im Bereich eines ersten Verbindungsflansches 4 vorpositioniert werden kann. Der Vorpositionierer 3 umfasst in der vorliegenden Ausführungsform einen Befestigungsabschnitt 20, der Bestandteil einer Brücke 21 ist. Der Vorpositionierer ist dabei mit dem Schellenband 2 radial von außen verbunden und liegt gleichzeitig an der ersten Leitung 6 radial außen an. Der Befestigungsabschnitt 20 ist dabei radial innerhalb der Flanken 8, 9 des Schellenbandes 2 angeordnet, wobei dies sowohl im geöffneten als auch im geschlossenen Zustand der Profilschelle 1 der Fall ist. Der radiale Abstand zwischen dem Befestigungsabschnitt 20 und den Flanken 8, 9 kann sich jedoch durch den Verschlussvorgang der Profilschelle 1 verringern.The profile clamp 1 now also has a pre-positioner 3, with which the profile clamp at the end of a first line 6 in the region of a first connecting flange 4 can be pre-positioned. The pre-positioner 3 comprises, in the present embodiment, a fixing portion 20 which is part of a bridge 21. The pre-positioner is connected to the clamp band 2 radially from the outside and is at the same time on the first line 6 radially outward. The attachment portion 20 is arranged radially within the flanks 8, 9 of the clamp band 2, wherein this is the case both in the open and in the closed state of the profile clamp 1. However, the radial distance between the attachment portion 20 and the flanks 8, 9 can be reduced by the closing operation of the profile clip 1.

Zur Vorpositionierung wird der Vorpositionierer 3 mit seinem mindestens einen Befestigungsabschnitt 20 sowohl an der Profilschelle 1 als auch an der Leitung 6 festgelegt. Der Vorpositionierer 3 kann aber auch bereits stoffschlüssig mit der Profilschelle 1 verbunden sein, so dass zur Vorpositionierung lediglich eine Verbindung des Befestigungsabschnitts 20 an der Leitung 6 notwendig ist. Dadurch, dass der mindestens eine Befestigungsabschnitt 20 radial innerhalb der Flanken 8, 9 des Schellenbandes 2 angeordnet ist, wird nun sichergestellt, dass die Flanken 8, 9 des Schellenbandes 2 nach der Vorpositionierung noch soweit radial von den Leitungen 6, 7 beabstandet sind, dass die Verbindungsflansche 4, 5 problemlos stirnseitig aneinander geführt werden können. Hierbei ist es dann auch nicht mehr nötig, dass der Monteur die Profilschelle 1 in Position am ersten Verbindungsflansch 4 hält.For pre-positioning, the pre-positioner 3 with its at least one fastening section 20 is fixed both to the profile clip 1 and to the line 6. The pre-positioner 3 can, however, also already be materially connected to the profile clip 1, so that only one connection of the fastening section 20 to the line 6 for pre-positioning necessary is. The fact that the at least one fastening portion 20 is disposed radially within the flanks 8, 9 of the clamp band 2, it is now ensured that the flanks 8, 9 of the clamp band 2 are so far radially spaced from the lines 6, 7 after pre-positioning, that the connecting flanges 4, 5 can be easily guided against each other frontally. In this case, it is then no longer necessary for the installer to hold the profile clamp 1 in position on the first connecting flange 4.

Der Vorpositionierer 3 weist hier zwei im Wesentlichen flache Verbindungselemente 22, 23 auf. Mit Hilfe der Verbindungselemente 22, 23 lässt sich leicht eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung zwischen dem Vorpositionierer 3 und dem Schellenband 2 bzw. der ersten Leitung 6 herstellen. So kann der Vorpositionierer beispielsweise mit dem Verbindungselement 22 mit dem Schellenband 2 und/oder mit dem Verbindungselement 23 mit der ersten Leitung 6 verschweißt werden.The pre-positioner 3 here has two substantially flat connecting elements 22, 23. With the help of the connecting elements 22, 23 can be easily a cohesive connection between the pre-positioner 3 and the clamp band 2 and the first line 6 produce. Thus, the pre-positioner, for example, with the connecting element 22 with the clamp band 2 and / or with the connecting element 23 with the first line 6 are welded.

In den Fig. 4, 5 und 6 ist eine zweite Ausführungsform der Erfindung dargestellt. Der Vorpositionierer 103 weist hier wiederum einen Befestigungsabschnitt 120, der Bestandteil einer Brücke 121 ist, sowie Verbindungselemente 122, 123 auf. Zusätzlich umfasst der Vorpositionierer 103 ein Trägerband 124, das das Schellenband 2 radial von außen umgreift. Im vorliegenden Fall ist das Trägerband 124 am Schellenband 2 radial außen und umfangseitig in einem Winkelbereich von etwa 180° angeordnet. Das Trägerband 124 steht somit auch nur mit zwei Segmenten 11, 12 der Profilschelle 110 in Eingriff. Die Segmente 10, 13 können somit nach wie vor auf bzw. zu gebogen werden, ohne dass die Vorpositionierung wesentlich beeinflusst wird. Der Vorpositionierer 103 kann weiterhin an den umfangseitigen Enden 125, 126 des Trägerbandes 124 stoffschlüssig mit dem Schellenband 2 verbunden sein. Hierdurch ergibt sich eine zuverlässigere Vorpositionierung der Profilschelle 101, insbesondere ein ungewolltes Lösen oder Kippen der Profilschelle in der vorpositionierten Stellung kann so vermieden werden.In the Fig. 4 . 5 and 6 a second embodiment of the invention is shown. In this case, the pre-positioner 103 again has a fastening section 120, which is part of a bridge 121, as well as connecting elements 122, 123. In addition, the pre-positioner 103 comprises a carrier strip 124, which surrounds the clamp band 2 radially from the outside. In the present case, the carrier tape 124 is arranged on the clamp band 2 radially outside and circumferentially in an angular range of about 180 °. The carrier tape 124 is therefore also only with two segments 11, 12 of the profile clip 110 in engagement. The segments 10, 13 can thus still be bent on or to, without the pre-positioning is significantly affected. The pre-positioner 103 can furthermore be connected in a material-locking manner to the clamp band 2 at the peripheral ends 125, 126 of the carrier band 124. This results in a more reliable pre-positioning of the profile clamp 101, in particular an unintentional loosening or tilting of the profile clamp in the prepositioned position can be avoided.

Der Vorpositionierer kann selbstverständlich auch noch weitere Befestigungsabschnitte 20, 120 aufweisen, falls eine höhere Stabilität des Vorpositionierers 3, 103 gewünscht ist.Of course, the pre-positioner may also have further attachment sections 20, 120, if a higher stability of the pre-positioner 3, 103 is desired.

In den Fig. 7, 8 und 9 ist schließlich eine dritte Ausführungsform der Erfindung dargestellt. Der Vorpositionierer 203 umfasst in diesem Fall ein Trägerband 224, das axial versetzt zum Schellenband 2 angeordnet ist. Das Trägerband 224 ist dabei weiterhin radial innerhalb der Flanken des Schellenbandes 2 angeordnet. So kann das Trägerband 224 zumindest teilweise formschlüssig radial außen an der ersten Leitung 6 angeordnet werden. Vorzugsweise umfasst das Trägerband 224 dabei die erste Leitung 6 umfangseitig um mehr als 180° und liegt unter einer radial nach innen gerichteten Federspannung an der ersten Leitung 6 an. Der Befestigungsabschnitt 220 wird hier als im Wesentlichen durch das Trägerband 224 gebildet.In the Fig. 7, 8 and 9 Finally, a third embodiment of the invention is shown. The pre-positioner 203 in this case comprises a carrier tape 224, which is arranged axially offset from the clamp band 2. The carrier tape 224 is still radially within the flanks arranged the clamp band 2. Thus, the carrier tape 224 can be arranged at least partially form-fitting radially on the outside of the first line 6. Preferably, the carrier tape 224 thereby comprises the first line 6 circumferentially by more than 180 ° and is located at a radially inwardly directed spring tension on the first line 6 at. The attachment portion 220 is here formed as substantially by the carrier tape 224.

Der Vorpositionierer 203 weist weiterhin an den umfangseitigen Enden des Trägerbandes 224 je eine Brücke 221 auf. Die Brücken 221 verlaufen dabei radial nach außen und axial in Richtung des Schellenbandes 2. Die Brücken 221 sind weiterhin mit dem Schellenband 2 beispielsweise radial von außen verbunden. Vorzugsweise stehen die Brücken 221 radial von außen mit dem Schellenband 2 im Bereich der Spannbacken 17, 18 in Eingriff. Dadurch lässt sich zusätzlich eine Vorverschlussfunktion durch den Vorpositionierer 203 realisieren. Es wird also vermieden, dass sich die Profilschelle 201 in der vorpositionierten Position ungewollt um mehr als ein bestimmtes Maß öffnen kann. Somit kann sichergestellt werden, dass die Verbindungsflansche 4, 5 problemlos stirnseitig aneinander geführt werden können und gleichzeitig bleibt die Profilschelle 201 ausreichend ortsfest positioniert. Der Vorpositionierer 203 nach der dritten Ausführungsform weist aufgrund seines ein Trägerband 224 umfassenden Befestigungsabschnitts 220 den Vorteil auf, dass beispielsweise auf stoffschlüssige Verbindungen zwischen dem Vorpositionierer 203 und der ersten Leitung 6 verzichtet werden kann. Somit lässt sich die Profilschelle auch im vorpositionierten Zustand noch winkelmäßig oder axial verlagern. Auch eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung zwischen dem Vorpositionierer 203 und dem Schellenband 2 ist in der vorliegenden Ausführungsform nicht zwingend notwendig. Daher kann der Vorpositionierer 203 sogar nach Abschluss der Schellenmontage entfernt und gegebenenfalls wieder verwendet werden.Prepositioner 203 also has a bridge 221 at each of the peripheral ends of carrier tape 224. The bridges 221 extend radially outward and axially in the direction of the clamp band 2. The bridges 221 are further connected to the clamp band 2, for example radially from the outside. Preferably, the bridges 221 are radially from the outside with the clamp band 2 in the region of the clamping jaws 17, 18 in engagement. As a result, a prefastening function can be additionally realized by the prepositioner 203. It is thus avoided that the profile clamp 201 in the prepositioned position can unintentionally open by more than a certain amount. Thus, it can be ensured that the connecting flanges 4, 5 can be smoothly guided against each other at the front and at the same time the profile clamp 201 remains sufficiently stationary. The pre-positioner 203 according to the third embodiment, due to its mounting portion 220 comprising a carrier tape 224, has the advantage that, for example, cohesive connections between the pre-positioner 203 and the first line 6 can be dispensed with. Thus, the profile clamp can be even angularly or axially displaced in the prepositioned state. A cohesive connection between the pre-positioner 203 and the clamp band 2 is not absolutely necessary in the present embodiment. Therefore, the pre-positioner 203 can be removed even after completion of the clamp assembly and optionally reused.

Ein Vergleich von Fig. 7 und 9 zeigt außerdem, dass der Befestigungsabschnitt 220 sowohl bei noch offener als auch bei geschlossener Profilschelle 201 radial innerhalb der beiden Flanken 8, 9 verläuft.A comparison of Fig. 7 and 9 FIG. 2 also shows that the fastening section 220 extends radially within the two flanks 8, 9, with the profile clamp 201 still open and closed.

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  1. Profile clamp (1), comprising a clamping band (2) and a pre-positioner (3, 103, 203), the clamping band (2) having two flanks (8, 9), and the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) being connected to the clamping band (2), and the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) having at least one attachment section (20, 120, 220), the at least one attachment section (20, 120, 220) extending axially beyond one of the flanks (8) and radially inside the two flanks (8, 9), characterised in that the clamping band (2) comprises four segments (10, 11, 12, 13), and the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) engages with only two of the four segments (11, 12).
  2. Profile clamp according to claim 1, characterised in that the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) comprises at least one bridge (21, 121, 221).
  3. Profile clamp according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) comprises at least one essentially flat connecting element (22, 23, 122, 123).
  4. Profile clamp according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) comprises at least one support band (124, 224).
  5. Profile clamp according to claim 4, characterised in that at least one attachment section (20, 120, 220) comprises a support band (224).
  6. Profile clamp according to claim 4 or 5, characterised in that at least one support band (124) is arranged radially outside the clamping band (2).
  7. Profile clamp according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterised in that a bridge (21, 121, 221) is arranged at respective circumferential ends of the at least one support band (124, 224), the bridges (21, 121, 221) being connected to the clamping band (2) radially on the outside.
  8. Profile clamp according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) is materially bonded, particularly welded, to the clamping band (2) in at least one position.
  9. Profile clamp according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the profile clamp (1, 101, 201) comprises two clamping jaws (17, 18) and the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) is connected to the clamping band (2) in at least two positions in the region of the clamping jaws (17, 18).
  10. Profile clamp according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the pre-positioner (3, 103, 203) holds the profile clamp (1, 101, 201) under radial pretension by spring force.
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